JANUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Fake DPD Messages, Courier Fraud, Boradband Scams, and Malicious Software!
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In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Fake DPD Messages, Courier Fraud, Boradband Scams, and Malicious Software!
Action Fraud is warning the public to make sure they’re not barking up the wrong tree this Christmas, as animal lovers have lost almost £2 million to fake pet adverts since March.
New alert from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) about courier fraud.
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as victims report losing £242,000 to criminals purporting to be from parcel delivery company DPD since June.
Malicious emails purporting to be from sandwich company Subway UK are being reported by multiple sources, including consumers and security researchers alike.
New alert from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) about computer software service fraud.
The UK is set to issue Facebook, Google and the other tech giants sets of rules customised to each firm, and penalise them if they fail to obey.
Encryption of online messages could make it harder to police child abuse and grooming online, the children's commissioner for England has warned.
Online Shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.
The international vaccine supply chain has been targeted by cyber-espionage, according to IBM.
Federal investigators have some tips to help people avoid being scammed in the coronavirus pandemic once a vaccine arrives and as treatments grow.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
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Do not click on links in emails – go directly to the website the email is claiming to be from to verify any details or claim any offer
Checking out the January sales? Here are some top tips to help you checkout securely! 🛍 #WarksCyberProtect @WarwickshirePCC @Warwickshire_CC
Have you got a new Android device? Check out these tips on how to protect it against the latest threats: safety.google/security/secur… #WarksCyberProtect
A backup could be the difference between a pass and a fail. For how-to-guides on enabling backups on your devices, visit: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top… #WarksCyberProtect
Have you turned on 2fa for your email account? Make sure you secure it now.. For more info, visit: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top… #WarksCyberProtect
Action Fraud have received over 400 reports in two days of #Bitcoin investment scams! #WarksCyberProtect cybersafewarwickshire.com/scam-alert-wat…
Jan 15Have you seen the refreshed Small Business Guidance to help organisations ensure they have key cyber defences in place? ncsc.gov.uk/news/revamped-… #WarksCyberProtect
Ever received a text message that you weren't quite sure about? Maybe it asked you to "verify" your personal or financial details? You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726. #WarksCyberProtect
Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on Fake News. Find out how to protect young people from deceit and distortion on the internet with our guide to #fakenews: what it is, why it happens and how to spot it! 🙅♂️🙅♀️ #WarksCyberProtect